r/cyphersystem • u/LawfulnessOrganic715 • 16h ago
Question Rules Clarification
Hello everyone. I have quick rule question for Cypher System second edition (C2).
I have played Cypher since 2019, so I know rule usually is "do what fits your table." But C2 feels more strict with rules now, so maybe I miss something important?
In C2 book, there is ability called "Reload". It says you can reload firearm as extra action. But I looked everywhere and cannot find normal rules for reloading weapons! No rules for guns, no difference for tech levels, no rules for crossbows.
My questions:
- Without "Reload" ability, how many actions it takes to reload firearm tje normal way?
- Is reloading a First, Action, Last, or something else?
- Do all guns reload same? Like, modern gun vs flintlock / muzzle loader vs sci-fi weapon?
- Are there reloading rules for normal crossbow? (Spray ability mentions Repeating Crossbow, but no normal crossbow rules).
I know GM can just decide based on genre. But if there is no general rule, how can "specific rule beats general rule"? Also people think differently about same genre.
Am I crazy? Thanks for help!